{"product_id":"gopher-tortoise-art-print-8-x-10-gopher-tortoise-wall-art-gopher-tortoise-illustration-coastal-beach-decor","title":"Gopher Tortoise | Art Print 8 x 10 | Gopher Tortoise Wall Art | Gopher Tortoise Illustration, Coastal Beach Decor","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis gopher tortoise art was inspired by a young tortoise we found slowly making its way across A1A. We carefully carried the little traveler to a nearby park so it could continue its journey safely, and that encounter became the inspiration for this illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSince then, gopher tortoises have become some of my favorite Florida neighbors. We have four regular visitors in our backyard, and over time they’ve all earned names. There’s Georgie, our largest female, George, a slightly smaller male, Tina, another female who wandered through, and most recently Ruthie—a tiny youngster no bigger than my hand who delighted in driving my dogs absolutely crazy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne afternoon, Georgie spent nearly an hour inside our fenced backyard. Eventually she wandered over and waited patiently by the gate to be “let out.” Our gates just happen to sit along their natural travel routes, so it was pure coincidence—but watching her stand there so patiently made it feel like she was politely asking us to open the door. It’s moments like that that make me smile. Gopher tortoises always seem wonderfully unbothered, happily munching on grass, digging burrows, and going about their day at their own steady pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe more I learned about them, the more remarkable they became. Every burrow they dig becomes a home for countless other animals, making the gopher tortoise one of Florida’s most important keystone species. It’s amazing to think that these quiet, unhurried neighbors are constantly building homes for an entire community of wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis artwork is a tribute to these incredible tortoises that shape Florida’s landscapes and build homes for their neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginal illustration inspired by a juvenile gopher tortoise rescued while crossing A1A and the gopher tortoises that regularly visit my backyard \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGopher tortoise lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFlorida locals and visitors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWildlife and nature enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAnyone who appreciates the quiet wonders of Florida’s natural world\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eOriginal illustration inspired by a juvenile gopher tortoise rescued while crossing A1A and the gopher tortoises that regularly visit my backyar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e8\" x 10\" art print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePrinted using Epson EcoTank for rich, vibrant color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e100% acid-free cotton paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFrame shown is for display purposes only (mockup by Smartist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCarefully packaged in protective cellophane and backed with sturdy chipboard for safe delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2130\" data-start=\"2112\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Kanna Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52897577697569,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/6086\/6849\/files\/7FB5734B-154F-4EDE-B1A7-3F3BB5D1B06D.jpg?v=1782430436","url":"https:\/\/kannaartstudios.shop\/products\/gopher-tortoise-art-print-8-x-10-gopher-tortoise-wall-art-gopher-tortoise-illustration-coastal-beach-decor","provider":"Kanna Art Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}